Gaurav Khanna wins Celebrity MasterChef: 'Nothing is impossible when you pour your heart and soul'

The highly discussed debut season of Celebrity MasterChef on Sony TV and Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) has concluded, and the winner is Gaurav Khanna. On Friday night, in an exciting final episode, the actor won, with Nikki Tamboli coming in second and Tejasswi Prakash taking third.

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Judged chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, along with filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan, tested the culinary skills of celebrities through a series of intense tasks that forced them to step beyond their comfort zones. 

Gaurav Khanna calls his win "surreal"

Gaurav Khanna expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone after winning, describing the moment as "surreal". He expressed to HT City that the feeling of winning was truly surreal. He was totally unprepared for this show. Being a part of Celebrity MasterChef has been an incredible privilege, particularly to stand beside culinary icons like the Michelin-starred genius Vikas Khanna and the genuinely masterful chef Ranveer Brar, who graciously mentored and tested them. And they couldn't have done it without the boundless enthusiasm and unwavering support of the incredible Farah Khan. It was incredibly demanding to cook in their presence; each day presented a new obstacle that forced him to dig deeper and deliver his utmost.

Gaurav is filled with immense joy as he stands here today as the winner. This pride extends to everyone who has ever been teased—to those who have fallen but picked themselves up, learnt from their mistakes, and continued to climb until they reached the top. The fantastic and dedicated co-contestants he had the pleasure of competing with were a constant source of motivation for him due to their enthusiasm and determination. Gaurav learnt that "nothing is impossible when you pour your heart and soul into it" from his fans.

Chefs praise Gaurav Khanna's transformation

The season's coach, chef Ranveer Brar, spoke highly of Gaurav's determination and originality in the kitchen. It was incredible to see how these celebrities took on the task with such enthusiasm and modesty. Gaurav's originality, consistency, and passion for each dish made him stand out on this journey. Time and again, his extraordinary culinary abilities stunned them. But most importantly, his "zidd" and never-give-up attitude revealed his heart and devotion. Ranveer is so proud of Gaurav; he has worked hard for this recognition.

Even Vikas Khanna praised his incredible change. It was incredible for him to see Gaurav's change on this show. He had his doubts about his self-assurance at first, but what he saw later on was genuine development. His experience exemplifies the significance of learning, adjusting, and perseverance. Vikas is thrilled for Gaurav because he deserved this victory!

Farah Khan's honesty

In her characteristic forthright manner, Farah Khan admitted that she initially doubted Gaurav's cooking skills but later found them to be incorrect. At first glance, she thought he was a terrible chef when he served his first dish. It seemed insurmountable, but Gaurav's determination to keep going proved her and the judges incorrect. The actor was unstoppable because of his dogged determination and tireless training. Only he could become a master chef after tasting his out-of-this-world cuisine; I was so pleased with him.

Audiences connected with Celebrity MasterChef because of the way it combined high-stakes cuisine with touching storytelling and celebrity friendship. Gaurav Khanna's triumph is an inspiring story of perseverance, personal development, and the joy of rediscovering oneself through cuisine.